1301-27-R-IFBD-00002-V01

The Mississippi State Department of Health is requesting bids for professional grant writing services in support of public health programs under IFB #3160008196, with bids due September 17, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.

Vendors must demonstrate a minimum of five years of professional grant writing experience with documented success in public health, healthcare, or related human services fields and a track record of securing funding from federal agencies including HRSA, CDC, SAMHSA, and DOJ. Required qualifications include professional certifications such as Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS), or equivalent. Vendors must be registered to do business in Mississippi and carry professional liability and general liability insurance in amounts commensurate with professional responsibilities.

The scope encompasses researching and identifying grant opportunities aligned with MSDH priorities; drafting, editing, and submitting competitive grant proposals to federal, state, local, and private funding sources; developing narrative sections including statements of need, goals, objectives, methodology, and evaluation and sustainability plans; budget coordination and narration; compliance review; submission support through portals such as Grants.gov; and post-award debriefing. The contract is structured on an hourly basis with an estimated 3,000 hours required over the initial contract term. The agreement permits renewal at MSDH's discretion for one-year periods with a cumulative term not to exceed five years including renewals.

Bidders must submit narrative descriptions of experience, evidence of at least three successfully awarded grants within the past five years, three professional references, personnel resumes, and professional credentials. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Compensation is provided through the state's electronic payment system within forty-five calendar days of invoice receipt. Funding is contingent upon appropriation by the Mississippi State Legislature and approval by the Public Procurement Review Board and/or the Office of Personal Service Contract Review. The bid opening is anticipated for September 18, 2026, with Notice of Intent to Award expected September 23, 2026.